RHUS cotinus rubrifolia (Purple-leaf Smoke Bush). Interesting 
shrub with roundish purple foliage while clusters of fluffy purplish 
fuzz enshroud the shrub in summer. 18 to 24 in., $2.50. 
ROBINIA hispida (Rose Acacia). Handsome rose flowers in pendu- 
lant clusters; grafted on 4 ft. stems. 3 yr. heads, $6.00. 
ROSEMARY, see Rosmarinus officinalis. 
ROSES, see page 22. 
ROSMARINUS officinalis (BE). To 3 feet. Aromatic shrub for dry 
banks in full sun. Gray-green foliage and gray-blue flowers in 
winter and early spring. 2 yr., $1.00. 
St. JOHN’S WORT, see Hypericum. 
SALIX alba vitellina pendula (Golden Bark Weeping Willow). 
Long pendulous branches with clean bright green leaves. Very 
attractive in summer and winter. 6 to 8 ft., $5.00; 8 to 10 ft., 
SiO Ontos 2etts ello. OO: 
matsudana tortuosa (Corkscrew Willow) . Branches mostly vertical 
and each is curved and twisting, forming an intricate pattern 
against the sky. Interesting and decorative. 5 to 6 ft., $5.00. 
SEQUOIA gigantea (CE) (Big Tree of California). Cord-like fol- 
iage. The large stately specimens have become famous the world 
over. 4 in. pots, $1.50. 
SILVER BELL TREE, see Halesia. 
SKIMMIA japonica (BE). To 3 feet. An excellent ornamental 
shade-loving shrub with glossy rich green foliage and bright red 
berhies. 2) yra-tto.O In Slo OG to Sin, Sila eechtom lO in:, 
52200 Otol Jains woo). 15> 12s toml Saini poe5O: 
japonica male (BE). 2 yr., $1.00. 
SMOKE-BUSH, see Rhus. 
SNOWBALL, see Viburnum. 
SNOWBERRY, see Symphoricarpus. 
SNOWDROP TREE, see Halesia. 
SORBARIA sorbifolia (False Spiraea). One of the first shrubs to 
burst into leaf in spring. Creamy-white flowers in June and July. 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
SORBUS aucuparia (Mountain Ash). To 20 feet. Small white flow- 
ers in spring followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall. 
DELORGn Tt te O Ee 
SPARTIUM junceum (Spanish Broom). To 8 feet. Tall, graceful 
shrub with yellow, fragrant flowers all summer. Plants grown in 
containers. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
SPINDLE TREE, see Euonymus. 
SPIRAEA. Of the many species of Spiraea we have listed the most 
popular varieties. All are deciduous and do well in sun or shade. 
These improve by heavy pruning after flowering. 
bumalda Anthony Waterer. To 3 feet, Dwarf growing. Red flowers 
continuously from June to October. 12 to 18 in., $1.50; 18 to 
24 in., $3.50. 
bullata (S. crispifolia). To 18 inches. A compact dwarf shrub 
for the rock garden with light heads of magenta-crimson flowers 
in profusion all summer. Needs no pruning. 4 yr., $2.00. 
decumbens. To 8 inches. A slow growing dwarf variety, with pure 
white flowers. Needs no pruning. 4 yr., $2.00. 
japonica alpina. Dwarf Spiraea with spreading habit; covered all 
summer with rose flowers. Excellent for rockery. Needs no prun- 
ing. 4 yr., $2.00. 
prunifolia plena (Double Bridal-wreath) . To 6 feet. Small leaves 
and very white double flowers in clusters along the graceful 
branches. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50. 
Thunbergi. To 4 feet. Slender branches of feathery foliage and 
snow-white flowers in March-April. 2 to 2% ft., $1.50. 
Van Houftei (Bridal Wreath). To 6 feet. Graceful branches with 
masses of fragrant white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., 
$2.00. 
SPIREA blue, see Caryopteris. 
SPRUCE, see Picea. 
STRANVESIA Davidiana (BE). To 8 feet. Attractive evergreen 
shrub with creamy white flowers followed by large clusters of 
bright orange-red berries. New foliage and leaf tips are bronzy 
red. 3 to 4 ft., $2.50; heavy grade, $3.50. 
undulata (BE). Dwarf spreading evergreen with white flowers 
and red berries. 12 to 15 in., $1.50; 15 to 18 in., $2.50. 
STRAWBERRY TREE, see Arbutus Unedo. 
SYMPHORICARPUS albus (Snowberry). To 4 feet. Small, nearly 
round leaves; covered with white pearl-shape berries in fall. 
18 to 24 in., $1.50; 24-to 30 in., $2.50. 
vulgaris. Soft pink flowers followed by showy bright red fruit 
during fall and winter. 24 to 30 in., $1.50. 
SYRINGA vulgaris (Lilac). Lilacs are favorites in our northwest 
gardens. In April they begin flowering and by a good selection 
of varieties, there will be a continuation of lilacs flowering until 
early June. They require plenty of sun and a well-drained slightly 
alkaline soil. The following varieties are all choice varieties in 
single and double. (See picture on page 12.) 
Ambassadeur. Single. Lilac-blue with white eye. Extremely 
productive. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50. 
Clarke’s Giant. A single lilac with enormous soft gentian-blue 
flowers in huge pyramidal clusters up to 12 inches. | to 1% ft., 
Syd {OPE IN ows), she MSA OKO) 
Decaisne. Single. Buds ruddy mauve opening to deep blue. Clusters 
are long and pyramidal. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50. 
Ellen Willmott. Very fine double white lilac. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00. 
Esther Staley. Single. Opening buds are red; flowers are large, 
and pure pink without the usual lavender tinge. 1% to 2 ft., 
$3.50. 
Hugo de Vries. Single, dark reddish-purple flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 
$3.00. 
Jan van Tol. Very large single white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00. 
Kate Sessions. Single, early blooming lilac, medium purple in 
bud, opening mauve purple and finally blue. 1% to 2 ft., $3.50. 
Katherine Havemeyer. Double, lavender pink, opening lavender- 
purples 2a to, 3° ftyp3.00;. 
Massena. Single. Large, purple-red florets. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00. 
Paul Thirion. Double. Large claret-rose with carmine buds, flowers 
resemble large double violets. Late. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50. 
TAMARISK, see Tamarix. 
TAMARIX africana. To 10 feet. Rose-pink flowers before the 
leaves. Fine feathery light green foliage. Most effective when 
cut to ground each year. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
TAXUS baccata (CE) (English Yew). To 10 feet. Dark green flat 
needle foliage, slow growth. Valuable for foundation planting, 
borders and hedges. Attractive red berries in winter. Bushy plants 
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baccata repandens (CE). Procumbent Yew with dark green fol- 
iage. 18 to 24 in., $3.50; 24 to 30 in., $6.50. 
ee Silver Green (CE). Soft grey-green foliage. 24 to 30 in., 
TeSOe 
cuspidata (CE) (Japanese Yew). To 8 feet. Spreading habit, yet 
dense and can be clipped to hold to any size. Excellent for speci- 
men, hedge or foundation. Very hardy. 2 yr., 75c; 21 to 24 in., 
$5.50; 24 to 36 in., $6.50; 36 to 42 in., $7.50. 
cuspidata Hicksi (CE). To 8 feet. Compact, columnar form of 
the Japanese Yew. Very attractive and easily grown. 4 to 5 ft., 
Sie Oh 
hibernica (CE) (Irish Yew). Perfect columnar trees with dark 
green foliage and bright crimson berries. 12 to 18 in., $2.50; 
18 to 24 in., $3.50; 24 to 30 in., $4.50; 30 to 36 in., $5.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $6.50. 
hibernica aurea (CE) (Golden Irish Yew). Golden variegated 
form of above. 18 to 24 in., $4.00; 24 to 30 in., $5.00; 30 to 
36 in., $6.00. 
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys (BE) (Germander). Procumbent shrubby 
plant with stems to 1 ft. Loose spikes of reddish-purple flowers 
all summer. 3 yr., $1.50. 
THUJA occidentalis globosa (CE). To 4 feet. Globe form arbor- 
vitae. 5 to 8 in., $1.50. 
occidentalis Wareana (CE). To 8 feet. Sibirian Arborvita2. Gray- 
ish-green foliage; slow growing, broad based pyramidal tree. 
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occidentalis spiralis (CE). To 12 feet. Erect formal habit. Dark 
green twisted foliage, suggesting spirals. Very attractive. 18 to 
24 in., $2.50. 
occidentalis pyramidalis (CE). To 15 feet. Dark green foliage, 
columnar formal habit, dense and compact. One of the most 
popular 2 tor 216 ft, $2.50" 216 to 3ift., $3.00: 3. to 4 ft, 
$4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00; 5 to 6 ft., $6.00; also larger specimens. 
orientalis aurea mana (CE) (Berckmann’s Golden Arborvitae) . 
Dwarf, compact, globe-shaped golden tipped shrub. 8 to 10 in., 
SSpOOw LO) tomp2. tips 0-5 b2etomlionin., b450s 
orientalis Beverlyensis (CE). Fine compact foliage tipped with 
bright gold; narrow pyramidal shape, very attractive. 21/2 to 3 
ft., $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $5.50; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50; 5 to 6 ft., $7.50. 
TREE PAEONY, see Paeonia suffruticosa. 
TRUMPET VINE, see Bigonia grandiflora. 
TSUGA canadensis (CE) (Hemlock). Fairly slow grower, graceful 
feathery, compact. Deeper green and more compact than native 
Hemlock. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00. 
TULIP TREE, see Liriodenron tulipifera. 
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